Canadian Citizenship Test

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Which three descriptions characterize Canada's system of government?

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Original English study questions covering Discover Canada topics. Use IRCC's official guide as your primary resource. This set does not cover every topic or changing names of officeholders; check those separately. Independent material, not an official IRCC examination.

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  1. Which three descriptions characterize Canada's system of government?

  2. Who is Canada's head of state as an institution?

  3. Who represents the Sovereign at Canada's federal level?

  4. What are the three parts of Canada's Parliament?

  5. Who chooses members of Canada's House of Commons?

  6. What is the minimum age to vote in a Canadian federal election if the other eligibility requirements are met?

  7. What does a secret ballot protect?

  8. What is a federal electoral district, also called a riding?

  9. Which responsibility belongs primarily to Canada's federal government?

  10. Which area is primarily a provincial responsibility in Canada?

  11. Which document contains the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

  12. Which example is a fundamental freedom recognized in Canada?

  13. Which activity is a responsibility of Canadian citizenship identified in Discover Canada?

  14. What does the rule of law mean in Canada's civic system?

  15. In Canada's criminal justice system, what does presumption of innocence mean?

  16. Which groups are recognized as Indigenous peoples in Canada?

  17. What are Canada's two official languages at the federal level?

  18. What is Canada's national capital?

  19. How many provinces and territories does Canada have?

  20. Which province is on Canada's Pacific coast?

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